by Affogato_admin | Jun 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
Have you ever sat through a team meeting where someone casually said, “We should probably look at updating our leave policy,” and everyone just nodded and moved on? Weeks pass. Then a complaint is filed, and what suddenly seemed like a small task becomes a much bigger...
by Affogato_admin | Jun 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
It’s here! I’ve been looking forward to a special trip for almost 2 years and it’s finally here. Thinking about what has enabled me to take this kind of time off made me realize how many questions we get about managing time off, like sick leave, holidays, vacation...
by Affogato_admin | May 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
Does anyone ever feel completely “settled”? If you do, please share your secret! It’s a safe bet that most of our employees are juggling a lot, and reprioritizing several times a day. At work, at home, in life. (Ok, not just our employees. Every. Single....
by Affogato_admin | Mar 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
Dear Affogato Friends, Every March, I get to spend time doing something that matters as much to me as being a small business owner. I participate in making grants to non-profit organizations in my community. I’m the President of the 100 Women Charitable...
by Affogato_admin | Nov 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
Ok, we got the memo. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here to stay. But what does this mean for HR professionals, and how can we leverage this technology to benefit our organizations and our people? Lisha Gray has been spearheading our internal initiative to understand...
by Affogato_admin | Nov 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
Ok, we have to start with the observation that Halloween has moved into the big leagues. I’m guessing that competing with the World Series has made the holiday up its game a lot. I live in one of those neighborhoods that makes the list of “Best Holiday Lights”, but...